Augusta, Maine
county seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city
Augusta is the capital city of the U.S. state of Maine. 18,560 people live in Augusta.
Augusta, Maine | |
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![]() Augusta, Maine, taken from the bridge | |
![]() Location in Kennebec County, Maine | |
Coordinates: 44°18′38″N 69°46′48″W / 44.31056°N 69.78000°W | |
County | Kennebec County |
Established | 1754 |
Government | |
• Mayor | William R. Stokes |
Area | |
• Total | 150.9 km2 (58.3 sq mi) |
• Land | 143.4 km2 (55.4 sq mi) |
• Water | 7.5 km2 (2.9 sq mi) 4.98% |
Elevation | 20 m (68 ft) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 18,560 |
• Density | 129.4/km2 (335/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
Website | www.ci.augusta.me.us |

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